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Johnson (shoulder) is expected to make a full recovery ahead of training camp, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.

Johnson's impressive rookie season -- during which he made 42 tackles across 11 games while playing reserve snaps -- came to an end when he underwent surgery to address a shoulder injury Dec. 5. The 22-year-old could be limited during OTAs, but is expected to be fully healthy for training camp and does not anticipate that his rehab will have an impact on his physical style of play.

Johnson underwent shoulder surgery on Dec. 5, though he wasn't officially placed on IR until now. The rookie defensive back compiled 42 tackles, one sack, one interception and one forced fumble in 11 games. He'll look to get healthy in time for the 2019 campaign.

Johnson underwent shoulder surgery Wednesday and will be indefinitely unavailable, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

Johnson reportedly played through the injury since Week 1, but he will finally undergo a procedure to correct the issue. His absence will leave the Bills slightly shorthanded in the defensive backfield.

Johnson (shoulder) practiced on a limited basis for the third straight day Friday and is not listed on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

The Bills love what Johnson's been doing in a key depth role as a fourth-round rookie corner, so he'll assume that spot again without missing any action. He's been working through the shoulder issue for a stretch, but has found a way to accrue at least two tackles in all 10 games he's played, while his 40 tackles on the season isn't bad at all for a guy not starting yet.

Johnson will avoid missing time after being a limited participant through practices this week. The rookie fourth-round pick will line up as the No. 3 corner and is expected to log a respectable workload. He has 35 tackles and three pass breakups through nine games.